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“African Tribe” Camps in Scottish Woods Defies Eviction Deadline
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders – A self-styled group known as the Kingdom of Kubala is continuing its occupation of woodland on the outskirts of Jedburgh after missing a deadline to vacate, despite court orders and council eviction notices.
Who are the “Kingdom of Kubala.
The group comprises Kofi Offeh (36), who calls himself King Atehene; his wife, Jean Gasho (43), who takes the name Queen Nandi; and Kaura Taylor (21), referred to as “handmaiden” or Asnat.
They set up camp in private woodland near Jedburgh in May. After being served notices, sheriff officers, assisted by the police, removed them from private land. Rather than leave the area, they shifted their camp a short distance—just over a small fence—to land which later was found to be owned by the local council.
The Legal Pressure & Eviction Deadline
• A sheriff issued a removal warrant on the basis that the group had no legal right to occupy the private land. They were ordered to vacate by 5pm on Monday 8 September 2025.
• When sheriff officers arrived to enforce the order, the group moved into the adjacent council-owned land, effectively remaining in the woods.
• A later deadline was set by the Scottish Borders Council to vacate by midday on Monday 22 September. That deadline has also passed without the group leaving.
• Following expiry of this deadline, legal proceedings to force their removal from the council land are underway. The council plans to seek a sheriff’s order to physically evict them.
The Group’s Position
• The Kingdom of Kubala claims they are reclaiming land that was taken from their ancestors about 400 years ago.
• Offeh has repeatedly stated that they feel divinely guided, and have expressed defiance of the court orders, calling into question the court’s legitimacy.
• The group appears to operate with little use of formal legal representation. They rely also on social media to publicize their cause and to attract supporters.
The Council’s Response
• Scottish Borders Council, led by Deputy Leader Scott Hamilton, has emphasized that “nobody is above the law.” They say they have repeatedly tried to engage with the group.
• Legal documents have been lodged seeking eviction and, in some cases, interdiction to prevent the group from re-occupying the land.
• The council is also confirming land ownership of the site to determine exact jurisdiction if it is indeed council property.
Current Situation and Implications
As of the afternoon after the council’s deadline, the group remained at the site, with tents, campfires and other equipment still in place. Local officers are preparing further legal enforcement to remove them if they do not leave voluntarily.
The case raises questions about property law, ancestral land claims, how local authorities handle non-compliance, and how social media amplifies unconventional protest or occupation movements. It also puts focus on what legal protections (if any) such groups might claim under Scottish law, and whether such claims of ancestral land rights have any enforceability in the courts under current legal frameworks.
What’s Next
• The council is expected to apply for a formal eviction order from a sheriff to remove the group from the council-owned land.
• Depending on compliance or non-compliance, enforcement could involve sheriff officers, possibly with police support.
• Observers will be watching how the legal system balances property rights, public order, and possibly claims rooted in historical injustice.
Attached is a news article regarding African tribe camping in Scottish woods as the refuse to leave.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7089qr8kjxo.amp
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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